Funder: British Academy Innovation Fellowship
Name of Academics and Partners: Dr Laura Way, partner: Lincolnshire Traveller Initiative (LTI)
Description/Aim of project: This research in collaboration with Lincolnshire Traveller Initiative - who champion Traveller communities and good practice locally - explores how both local and national mainstream services and support organisations can: 1) include Traveller communities in their service development, 2) make themselves easier to access for Traveller communities, and 3) engage more fully in inclusive professional practice, that is underscored by improved cultural awareness. This study is based upon principles of collaboration and participatory research, particularly the training of Travellers as peer researchers.